Beauty, Remedial & Salon Services
This section refers to where the skin or mucous membrane is cut, torn, punctured, shaved or penetrated in any way as skin penetration procedures and the business must comply with the Health (Skin Penetration Procedure) Regulations 1998.
This includes many beauty therapy treatments (such as waxing), tattoos (including cosmetic tattoos), piercings and acupuncture. The business is required to comply with the Code of Practice for Skin Penetration Procedures and ensure all practicable steps are taken to prevent the risk of infections (viral, bacterial or fungal infections).
If you wish to start a business with a skin penetration procedure it is recommended that you seek the advice of an Environmental Health Officer. Skin penetration premises operators are required to notify the Shire and submit the below Skin Penetration or Hairdressing Premises Application. Regular inspections are undertaken to ensure health risks are minimised.
The legislation does not apply to medical practitioners, dentists, a person under the supervision of a medical practitioner, podiatrists or nurses or any other person registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
If you wish to operate the business from home, you will require approval under the Shire’s town planning scheme.
To apply, call the Shire office on 9576 4600 and ask to speak to an Environmental Health Officer, or email chatter@chittering.wa.gov.au
Beauty Therapy
Only some beauty therapy treatments are regulated by health laws. This includes electrolysis, shaving, tweezing and waxing. Refer to the Department of Health website for more information.
Body piercing, tattooing and other body art
Body art (implantation or marking skin permanently by injection, incision or heat such as tattooing, body piercing, branding and scarification) are forms of skin penetration procedures. Refer to the Department of Health website for more information.
For information on use of ear and nose piercing guns, refer to the Department of Health website for more information.
Nail Treatments
Some nail treatments are a form of skin penetration procedures and the business must comply with the Health (Skin Penetration Procedure) Regulations 1998. Refer to the Department of Health website for more information.
Methyl methacrylate (MMA) is a bonding agent used in nail preparations that can cause health risks with significant exposure. Refer to the Department of Health website for more information
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a form of skin penetration and premises must comply with the Health (Skin Penetration Procedure) Regulations 1998.
Hairdressing
Hairdressing is no longer required to be registered with Local Governments. Refer to the Department of Health website for more information
Massage
In Western Australia there are currently no provisions under the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1911 regulating massage therapy.
However, there are still standard precautions massage therapists should take. Refer to the Department of Health website for more information.
Face & Body Painting
Refer to Department of Health website for more information
Henna Tattooing
Refer to Department of Health website for more information
Further Related Information
Department of Health - Skin penetration procedures and the law
Department of Health - Personal appearance procedures